Devotional Embers
Think back to a beautiful ambrosial summer morning when walking through peaceful woods as the wonders of God’s creation wrapped your soul in a state of mystical bliss; a time when the birds could be heard gently twittering, as they softly ushered in the morning light. Their unified song seemed to drip from the leaves like morning dew refreshing every aspect of your needy heart. After experiencing that uniquely blissful moment in time, your mind was convinced there was something beyond this earthly life that only God could offer. Suddenly there was magnificent music within your soul; a time when your thoughts had turned into a song; one only the Great Creator could compose.
Dear friends, this is exactly how the writer responded when sitting in the sanctuary listening to Bradley Jent’s rendition of “His Eye Is On A Sparrow.” A serenity that passes all human understanding swept over the soul never before experienced. The organ and the organist had been transposed into one musical instrument for the Glory of God; a time that elevated the definition of “worship” to a height never before imagined. Resonating from this spectacular, newly created instrument, was an ethereal quality that clearly sent the message that a taste of heaven was being offered by our Maker. It was also at this moment the writer determined that it was only right to share this golden experience with the world; meaning all of you. Without doubt, upon listening to only that single hymn played by Brad, it was apparent that God had truly blessed him beyond imagination. As an organist at McEachern United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, it is a common occurrence for congregational members to remain long after service has ended to listen to the final organ chords filling the sanctuary; evidence that they, too, cherish this wonder of wonders.
As you enjoy his renditions of old favorite hymns, you will wonder where he received such valuable training. Folks, once in a great while, you may have a chance encounter with an individual that has simply been profoundly blessed by God with a truly miraculous gift; this being one of those times. As a little child, Brad picked at various chords on the piano taking the hymn, “This Is My Father’s World” up the scale, one small step at a time. As a result of that beginning, his mother, Myrna, recognized that her son was so talented that he could play a song after hearing it only once. She also was acutely aware that her son’s ear, musically, was so naturally fine that he could hear sounds beyond the normal range; so much that organists would request his presence during a tuning session when he was very young. Then, when being shown just a few rudimentary steps on the organ, he took off on his earthly journey and never looked back. As a young adult, auditioning for church organist against 12 other candidates that had extensive formal training, Brad was chosen because his music displayed his passion for worshiping God that surpassed anything they had ever witnessed. Not only could he read music, but could compose renditions of his own.
This combined with the research showing how music temporarily improves the focus of some people, sealed the decision with the writer of the importance in bringing these well loved songs to you. Therefore, it is with great pleasure the beautiful old hymns of faith played by Bradley Jent have now been added to www.devotionalembers.com. (Please note that Ann Gordon, professional flutist, has accompanied Bradley in playing three beautiful hymns for this collection simply because she wanted to support the project for the elderly. Thank you, Ann!)
In closing, Bradley has stated that it gives him no greater pleasure than to know his musical gift is supplying comfort to sweet old souls all over the world. Let us all remember to praise God in prayer for Brad's wonderful gift! Hallelujah! Amen!
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Meet Organist / Pianist, Bradley Jent
"Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart. Ephesians 5:19
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By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Christian hymn published in 1779, with words written by
the English poet and clergyman, John Newton (1725-1807)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Edwin Hatch (1878)
Music: TRENTHAM, Robert Jackson (1888)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Unknown
Music: M.B.C. Slade (1871)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent and Flutist, Ann Gordon
Lyrics: Civilla D. Martin (1904)
Music: W. Stillman Martin (1904)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Adelaide A. Pollard (1907)
Music: George C. Stebbins (1907)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent and Flutist, Ann Gordon
Lyrics: Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856-1926)
Music: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (1856-1932)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Civilla D. Martin (1905)
Music: Charles H. Gabriel (1905)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Reginald Heber (1783-1826)
Music: John B. Sykes (1823-1876)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Based on Swedish melody and poem by Carl Gustav Boberg.
Translated into German and Russian before becoming a hymn.
10- "IN THE GARDEN"
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Austin Miles (1912)
Music: Unknown (Published in 1912)
11- "JUST AS I AM"
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Charlotte Elliott (1835)
Music: William B. Bradbury (1849)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent and Flutist, Ann Gordon
Lyrics: Elisha Albright Hoffman (1839-1929)
Music: Anthony Johnson Showalter (1858-1924)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: William R. Featherston (1864)
Music: Aloniram J. Gordon (1864)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Sarah Flower Adams (1841)
Music: unknown
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Frederick Whitfield (1855)
Music: American Melody
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: George Bennardt (1913)
Music: Same
17- "ONLY TRUST HIM"
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: John H. Stockton (1869)
Refrain: Ira D. Sankey (1873)
18- "ROCK OF AGES"
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Rev. Augustus Montague (1763)
Music: Hastings
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Rev. Thomas Salmon (1800-1854)
Music: William Batchelder Bradbury (1816-1868)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: William Charles (1837-1882)
Music: Unknown
21- "TRUST AND OBEY"
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: John H. Sammis (1846-1919)
Music: Daniel B. Towner (1850-1919)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Eugene Bartlett (1939)
Music: Same
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Joseph M. Scriven (1855)
Music: Charles Crozat Converse (1868)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: James M. Black (1893)
Music: James M. Black (1800's)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Eliza E. Hewitt (1898)
Music: Emily D. Wilson (1898)
HYMNS
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics and Music: Unknown
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Charles Wesley
Music: William H. Cummings (1840)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Isaac Watts (1719)
Music: Lowell Mason (1700's)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: John Wade (1700's)
Music: John Reading (1700's)
By Organist/Pianist, Brad Jent
Lyrics: Franz Xaver Bruber (1818)
Music: Same
"Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to
the rock of our salvation!" Psalm 95: 1
"William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905) l Song of the Angels (1881)"
